Sprint Unveils EV-DO Launch Plans

Sprint's has added a new section to their Business website detailing the rollout of their EV-DO high speed data network. The company notes that it will launch the network on a rolling basis - even within a single metro area - targeting more populated and business districts first. Launches will begin "mid-2005" and will blanket nearly 60 metro areas by early 2006. A full list of cities is available on the site, as well as a map of EV-DO coverage by zip code. Sprint expects to have four EV-DO capable handsets at launch, and may announce one as early as this week.